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Ferrero: ‘Andersen sold, but not Samp’
Ferrero: ‘Andersen sold, but not Samp’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero confirmed Joachim Andersen has joined Lyon “for €24m plus €6m bonuses,” but insists he could keep Samp and Palermo. The paperwork is being signed this evening and a formal statement expected at any moment. “I sold Andersen to Lyon for €24m plus €6m in bonuses,” Ferrero told Sportitalia this evening. The […]
Juve fight Napoli for Icardi?
Juve fight Napoli for Icardi?
Juventus met with Mauro Icardi to stave off competition from Napoli, according to Sky Sport Italia, as the Inter striker is opening up to the San Paolo. The former captain is on the market after the total breakdown of his rapport with the club and new Coach Antonio Conte, but finding a new destination is […]
Petrachi: Dzeko, Higuain, Barella…
Petrachi: Dzeko, Higuain, Barella…
Gianluca Petrachi warns Inter will not bully Roma over Edin Dzeko, advises Gonzalo Higuain to join his club but concedes Nicolo Barella is a ‘closed chapter’. Petrachi was officially unveiled as Roma’s new sporting director on Thursday afternoon, and he did not hold back in his assessments of several players, starting with Dzeko. “The message […]
Official: Ospina stays at Napoli
Official: Ospina stays at Napoli
Arsenal have announced that goalkeeper David Ospina has joined Napoli on a permanent basis. Napoli had a €4m option to buy Ospina following his loan spell last season, and that has now been exercised. He has signed a three-year contract with the Partenopei. The 30-year-old played 24 times in 2018-19, keeping eight clean sheets and […]
Albiol: Back at Napoli, if…
Albiol: Back at Napoli, if…
Raul Albiol has thanked Napoli for ‘six unforgettable years’ after joining Villarreal and promises to come back to celebrate if they win the Scudetto. Albiol completed his transfer to Villarreal on Thursday after a six-year spell at Napoli that yielded a Coppa Italia and Supercoppa but no Serie A title. “These have been six incredible […]
Official: Albiol joins Villarreal
Official: Albiol joins Villarreal
Napoli have confirmed that defender Raul Albiol has left the club to join Spanish side Villarreal. In a statement on their official website, Napoli thanked Albiol for his ‘commendable commitment and exemplary professionalism’. Transfermarkt reports Villarreal have paid €5m for the Spaniard, who has signed a three-year contract. The 33-year-old made over 200 appearances for […]
Spurs make Zaniolo offer?
Spurs make Zaniolo offer?
Reports are growing that Tottenham Hotspur will offer €15m plus Toby Alderweireld for Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. Zaniolo had been expected to sign a new contract with Roma, but talks have stalled and Calciomercato.com warns sporting director Gianluca Petrachi cancelled a meeting on Wednesday as ‘renewals aren’t a priority’. Despite the Giallorossi’s need to rebuild their squad, they […]
Stadio San Paolo revamped
Stadio San Paolo revamped
The newly-improved Stadio San Paolo was unveiled in the opening ceremony of the Universiadi, with lights, screens and above all transformed seats. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis had famously referred to the crumbling arena as “a toilet” and has been battling for years with the local council to get improvements made. The funding finally came […]
Italy & France fight for Ounas
Italy & France fight for Ounas
Nice and Olympique Marseille are reportedly battling several Serie A sides to sign Napoli winger Adam Ounas. According to France Football, the two clubs are ‘particularly interested’ in Ounas and have already made enquiries for Ounas. The publication believes the former are ‘better equipped’ to bring in the 22-year-old as they have ‘more financial leeway’. […]
Juventus are going for Icardi
Juventus are going for Icardi
Reports of Juventus interest in Mauro Icardi are growing, as Inter need to sell before they can purchase Romelu Lukaku and want €60m. La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere di Torino, Sport Mediaset, Rai Sport and others all suggest the Bianconeri are making genuine steps towards Icardi and preparing a salary worth €8m per year. […]